AD 85-22-09 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model AS 332 C or CL Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model AS 332 C or CL Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L1 | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model AS 332 C or CL Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Engine failure may occur due to ice ingestion into the engines when operating below plus 3 degrees Celsius in the presence of ice crystals, rain, mist, drizzle, dense clouds, snow, or sleet.
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Required Actions
Permanently attach a placard, stencil, or decal with specified limitations to the instrument panel. Within 200 hours time in service after the effective date, accomplish engine air intake modifications per Service Bulletin 53.62. Within 400 hours time in service after the effective date, perform engine intake alignment inspections and adjustments per Service Bulletin 71.07.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date for the placard requirement; within 200 hours time in service after the effective date for engine air intake modifications; within 400 hours time in service after the effective date for engine intake alignment inspections and adjustments.
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Model AS 332 C or CL helicopters with engine stubframe P/N 332 A 58.00.12.00, and Model AS 332 L or L1 helicopters with engine stubframe P/N 332 A 58.00.13.00.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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